The Post Card challenge is enticing. I am torn. I like receiving postcards but I always wish they were protected by an envelope. When they arrive much of the writing has been obliterated by post office stamps or rain or coffee stains etc. I will probably put mine in envelopes anyway….
I must be old fashioned but I also like to know if the…
The Post Card challenge is enticing. I am torn. I like receiving postcards but I always wish they were protected by an envelope. When they arrive much of the writing has been obliterated by post office stamps or rain or coffee stains etc. I will probably put mine in envelopes anyway….
I must be old fashioned but I also like to know if the recipients recieved the post card or cards. I have for grandkids and like to send them cards once a month. Always cards I draw. I half hope they might be inspired to draw something back to me.
Amy I love your postcards of your son’s incredible art. Your sunglass wearing postcards are amazing! And inspiring.
Stamps are an issue here…the cost and I am always misplacing them. Recently I remember telling myself don't forget where you put these this time. I did forget and am searching all over my little place. Belated cards will be even later.
I often make cards from my past ICAD challenges. I am not attached to the piles or order. I’d rather let them go out into the world.
I am going to go search out my doodled fake pumpkins from last year. I had fun with those. And the spidery wreath I made.
My friend’s partner of 25 years died 4 months ago. She sleeps with his fleece vest beside her on the bed. She often wears it as it still has his scent. Occasionally she is smiling again. She has put a cheerful fall orange wreath on her door. That made me smile. And one morning last week she knocked and happily handed me a slice of pumpkin bread. She had been at Starbucks she said and she thought of me.
I understand worrying about how cards may be lost or mangled in the process. It is part of what they are though…and amazing, really, that they can and do make it through. Do you ask your grandkids to send you a drawing in return? I think sometimes that we just have to be much more up-front about what we want rather than “hoping” and being disappointed when it doesn’t happen. It’s really special that you send them your art each month. I hope as they get old enough, they do start to at least write back, but I know that may be a thing of the past. That was a lovely gesture from your friend. I hope you enjoyed the pumpkin bread! Have you ever considered dropping mail art in the boxes of others who live in your building?
The Post Card challenge is enticing. I am torn. I like receiving postcards but I always wish they were protected by an envelope. When they arrive much of the writing has been obliterated by post office stamps or rain or coffee stains etc. I will probably put mine in envelopes anyway….
I must be old fashioned but I also like to know if the recipients recieved the post card or cards. I have for grandkids and like to send them cards once a month. Always cards I draw. I half hope they might be inspired to draw something back to me.
Amy I love your postcards of your son’s incredible art. Your sunglass wearing postcards are amazing! And inspiring.
Stamps are an issue here…the cost and I am always misplacing them. Recently I remember telling myself don't forget where you put these this time. I did forget and am searching all over my little place. Belated cards will be even later.
I often make cards from my past ICAD challenges. I am not attached to the piles or order. I’d rather let them go out into the world.
I am going to go search out my doodled fake pumpkins from last year. I had fun with those. And the spidery wreath I made.
My friend’s partner of 25 years died 4 months ago. She sleeps with his fleece vest beside her on the bed. She often wears it as it still has his scent. Occasionally she is smiling again. She has put a cheerful fall orange wreath on her door. That made me smile. And one morning last week she knocked and happily handed me a slice of pumpkin bread. She had been at Starbucks she said and she thought of me.
I understand worrying about how cards may be lost or mangled in the process. It is part of what they are though…and amazing, really, that they can and do make it through. Do you ask your grandkids to send you a drawing in return? I think sometimes that we just have to be much more up-front about what we want rather than “hoping” and being disappointed when it doesn’t happen. It’s really special that you send them your art each month. I hope as they get old enough, they do start to at least write back, but I know that may be a thing of the past. That was a lovely gesture from your friend. I hope you enjoyed the pumpkin bread! Have you ever considered dropping mail art in the boxes of others who live in your building?